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ECIP Leadership Circle Nearly Doubles in 2 Years as Suppliers Step Forward on Responsible Labor Practices

MEDIA RELEASE Contact: LeAnne R. Ruzzamenti, (202) 524-0540, media@equitablefood.org WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2026 – The Ethical Charter Implementation Program, administered by Equitable Food Initiative with generous support from the Walmart Foundation, celebrated 51 fresh produce suppliers that met ECIP Leadership Circle criteria early in this year’s engagement cycle during a

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October 22, 2026

Celebrating the 2027 Leadership Circle in Orlando, Florida

On Oct. 15, 2026, nearly 200 suppliers, retailers and industry stakeholders gathered during the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show to celebrate 51 companies in the 2027 Ethical Charter Implementation Program Leadership Circle. Representatives from Costco Wholesale, Kroger, Walmart and Sam’s Club shared why the program matters

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October 21, 2026

LAB HUB: Supplier Supply Chain Scope Star

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxYbWD-T4z4 As a supplier, you earn the supply chain scope star by verifying, reporting and attesting to the total number of qualified growers in your supply chain. Step 1: Verify your total number of qualified growers using either your payment systems or food safety documents  Step 2: Update your total

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September 10, 2026

LAB HUB: Supplier Learning Channel Star

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNco8MAn_ow The learning channel star is one of the four green stars suppliers need to earn to be part of the 2027 Leadership Circle. As a supplier, you earn the learning channel star by downloading, completing and uploading the Continuous Improvement Action Plan (CIAP) template. Step 1: Download the CIAP

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September 9, 2026

Supplier Spotlight: More Than Recognition, Q&A With Stemilt Growers

As a 2026 Leadership Circle Supplier with operations certified by Equitable Food Initiative, Stemilt Growers is leveraging ECIP to expand its social responsibility efforts across its grower network and strengthen its ECIP engagement profile. Maggie Torres in Talent Management at Stemilt uses ECIP to develop and retain people at the

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August 17, 2026

LAB HUB LIVE: The 2027 Leadership Circle

In this episode of LAB HUB LIVE, Madelyn Edlin and Diona Monroe break down what suppliers need to know about the 2027 Leadership Circle, where things stand now, what has changed and key dates ahead this fall. Where We Are Now Engagement 3.0 launched July 22, and the buyer dashboard

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August 13, 2026

LAB HUB: Engagement 3.0 Grower & Supplier Demo

The above LAB HUB videos highlight key Engagement 3.0 updates, including the enhanced assessment experience, new Benchmark and Engagement Profile views, streamlined navigation and documentation requirements for earning engagement stars. Below are key user experience updates that apply across both Grower LAB and Supplier LAB. From more accessible data visualizations

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July 29, 2026

ECIP Launches Engagement 3.0 Advancing Social Responsibility Through Continuous Improvement

MEDIA RELEASE Contact: LeAnne R. Ruzzamenti, (202) 524-0540, media@equitablefood.org WASHINGTON, July 22, 2026 – The Ethical Charter Implementation Program, administered by Equitable Food Initiative with generous support from the Walmart Foundation, today announces the launch of Engagement 3.0. This Engagement Cycle supports and recognizes alignment with the Ethical Charter on

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July 24, 2026

LAB HUB LIVE: Engagement 3.0 Supplier Gold Star

In this episode of LAB HUB LIVE, Madelyn Edlin and Diona Monroe quickly overview the 2027 Leadership Circle criteria, and then unpack the new Supplier Gold Star for Engagement 3.0. To qualify for the 2027 Leadership Circle, suppliers must earn all four green stars on their Engagement Profile. The Supplier

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June 15, 2026

LAB HUB: Supplier & Grower Renewal Process

Subscriptions for both growers and suppliers renew annually and expire one year after the initial payment date, regardless of certification cycles, Engagement Cycles or approved field-level audit program dates. Initial renewal notifications are sent 45–60 days prior to expiration. Both growers and suppliers can renew their subscriptions by credit card

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May 20, 2026
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